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Front Door: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT




1. ADJUST FRONT DOOR
a. Adjust the front door in forward/rearward and vertical directions.
Using SST, loosen the body side hinge bolts to adjust.

SST 09812-00010

Torque: 33 N.m (330 kgf.cm, 24 ft.lbf)




b. Adjust the front door in left/right and vertical directions. Loosen the door side hinge bolts to adjust.

Torque: 26 N.m (260 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)




c. Adjust the front door lock striker.
1. Check that the door fit and door lock linkages are adjusted correctly.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the striker cover.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.




3. Adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws, and hitting the striker with a hammer. Tighten the striker mounting screws again.
4. Install the striker cover.

2. ADJUST FRONT DOOR GLASS

HINT: Check that there is space between the glass guide and stopper.

a. Fully raise the glass and adjust the gap between the glass and door panel.
b. After adjustment, immobilize the guide, stoppers and 2 nuts.

HINT:
- Check that the edge of the glass does not come in contact with the bottom part of the weatherstrip when the glass is being raised or lowered.
- Check that the glass moves up and down smoothly and that the weatherstrip does not get caught by the glass.

c. Raise the glass again and check the installation.